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Is there any point???
Bruciebonus
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ive been offered a couple of days temperary work(about 20 hours),is there any point in doing it or will i end up working for nothing as the money i earn will be deducted from my JSA?Oh and before I get replies calling my a scrounger if i dont do the work Im gonna spend the time updating my CV and applying for permanent jobs
If organized religion is the opium of the masses, then disorganized religion is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe.
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you will be able to keep £5 of it. Now think again if its worth it0
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thanks for the swift reply karenx.How do work out that i get to keep £5?If organized religion is the opium of the masses, then disorganized religion is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe.0
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it will cost me slightly more than a fiver to get there for two days!If organized religion is the opium of the masses, then disorganized religion is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe.0
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Maybe there's another angle. Being off work is an awful thing and doesn't do anything for your confidence so if theres an offer to keep you hand in then why not take it. I understand you must weigh up your options and not disadvantage yourself in the process so I hope it works out ok.0
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Well, it does mean you're doing something more exciting than job hunting and it does look good on your CV.
Didn't think you could get JSA if doing 20 hours?Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
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Why can't you update your CV and job search for the other twelve days that fortnight? Don't forget to tell your adviser you are turning down offers of work.
What is the point of not accepting the work?0 -
my confidence is fine,im not long term unemployed so its not an issue.would u work and be out of pocket?If organized religion is the opium of the masses, then disorganized religion is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe.0
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Apart from the first five pounds, anything you earn is deducted from your JSA for that week. However, if you earn more than 60 pounds for those two days then you are still better off taking the work.
Also, ask your job centre if there is any chance of getting the money later as a back to work bonus.
Remember that if you work well over these two days, you might get something else from the same people later, and you will have an up to date reference for any future employer.0 -
You may even get offered a job with them?Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
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kim the point in not accepting the work is that im going to be out of pocket after doing two days work,which surely defeats the object?would you do two days work and end up worse off?If organized religion is the opium of the masses, then disorganized religion is the marijuana of the lunatic fringe.0
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